June 2016 newsletter 3 5

June 2016 Newsletter (3-5) We are sad to announce that Teacher Rachel is no longer here at Wiggles and Giggles Daycare.

Rachel was loved by all the children and was an important part of our centre. She is an amazing teacher and one of the most creative people we have ever had here. She will be missed and we wish her all the best in her future. On that note, we are happy to announce that Teacher Kara has moved from the I/T side to take Rachel’s position. Please feel free to ask her questions and get to know her. We know she will be a great asset to our team.

It seems that our summer weather is here and some days can get hot hot hot!! Please make sure your child has sunscreen and a hat at the centre at all times. We are able to go outside until the UV reaches 8, and the temperature reaches approximately 26 degrees. We will make sure to keep your child hydrated and sun screened whenever necessary! All parents have signed the sunscreen permission form, but we still have a few children missing sunscreen. The daycare has sunscreen for daytrip use only. It is up to each parent/caregiver to provide their child with nut oil free sunscreen and a proper fitting hat.

Please make sure to check the expiration date on sunscreen. If your child does not have sunscreen and a hat at daycare, we will be phoning you to bring what is needed. All children must have sunscreen applied before being dropped off at daycare in the morning.

Back and forth books are just that BACK AND FORTH BOOKS! It is extremely vital that they come back! We don’t always have the time to speak in depth with each parent so this is a fantastic way for us to give you important info such as field trip permission forms and clothing inventory. We will no longer be handing parents any paperwork that would normally go into the back and forth books, so this means if your child’s book is not brought back, you may miss out on essential communications and forms.

Personal items are NOT to be brought to school. Item such as money, gum, candy, toys, watches, jewelry etc. are absolutely not allowed into the centre or playground. Show and tell toys are exempt, but must be kept in cubbies until show and tell time.

Here at the centre we promote balanced meals and healthy lunches. We recommend at least one fruit and one vegetable in your child’s lunch. Please no abundance of sugary foods such as full size candy bars, large amounts of cookies and multiple packages of fruit snacks. It is important to keep in mind that not only are we trying to teach healthy eating habits, but we also go for nap time right after lunch. All foods must be prepared prior to coming to daycare. We will heat up lunches, but will not cut or peel fruits and vegetables, cook noodles or open cans of soup or ravioli etc. (Please note grapes, cherry tomatoes must be cut in half. Cherries must be pitted) Shoes Shoes Shoes!!!! Please make sure your child has proper fitting shoes with no laces and closed toes. This means no open toes sandals, and absolutely no flip flops!! Each child must have an inside pair and separate outside pair of shoes.

Early Closure will be June 28th 2016 ( Late fees will apply) If you have any questions/concerns, please come see me or call the centre at 793-5437 Jessica Giesbrecht Supervisor 3-5 program